PARIS 2024: D’TIGRESS SUFFER Q/FINAL DEFEAT TO USA

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a 74-88 quarter-final defeat to the U.S. women’s basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday night.

Nigeria, who have made physical play a trademark, looked anything but intimidated by the powerhouse Americans as they traded buckets in the opening minutes.

Two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player A’Ja Wilson scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to pace a US side that could break a tie with the US men’s basketball team for the most consecutive Olympic golds — set from 1936-68.

Jackie Young added 15 points and Breanna Stewart — another two-time WNBA MVP chipped in 13.

The US will face Australia in the semi-finals on Friday after the Opals saw off Serbia 85-67.

PARIS 2024: FIBA SALUTES D’TIGRESS AFTER USA DEFEAT

France beat Olympic newcomers Germany 84-71 to set up a semi-final against European champions Belgium, 79-66 winners over previously unbeaten Spain.

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